AI-generatedDavao City at a glance
- Best time
- Aug, Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,910 h
- Rain a year
- 1,728 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Davao City
Davao City has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, Davao City is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: August, December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:2417:22
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:11–05:52 · evening 16:55–17:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:03–05:11 · evening 17:35–17:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Davao City in October?
In October, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 115 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min05:24 – 17:22
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Manila
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Davao City
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Davao City ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 29.5 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in June, while the air already peaks in April. From June to July and in November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.2° | 27.5° | 28.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.5° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Davao City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Davao City, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Davao City
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Davao City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Davao City has about 22 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Davao City
How breezy and how cloudy Davao City is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Davao City typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Davao City: mostly overcast, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Davao City
How often the day gets hot in Davao City (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Davao City has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Davao City
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 4.6 h | 23 | 213 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 29° | 24° | 28.1° | 5.2 h | 17 | 159 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 30° | 24° | 28.3° | 5.8 h | 18 | 123 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 30° | 25° | 29.0° | 6.2 h | 17 | 102 |
| MayMay | 42 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.6 h | 25 | 167 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 29° | 25° | 29.5° | 4.8 h | 26 | 187 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 29° | 25° | 29.4° | 4.9 h | 23 | 139 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 29° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.4 h | 24 | 142 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 30° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.2 h | 21 | 110 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 30° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.2 h | 22 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 29° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.0 h | 21 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 4.8 h | 21 | 151 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
7.07° N, 125.61° E · 13 m · Asia/Manila
Best time to visit Davao City
The best time to visit Davao City is in August and from December to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in June it only reaches 29.5 °C. The wettest month is January with 213 mm of precipitation.
Davao City through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Davao City in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Davao City in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Davao City in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Davao City in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Davao City for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Davao City
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Davao City: score 49 against 41. In February, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 41 | 49better |
| Day high | 30° | 29° |
| Night low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 28.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 5.2 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 17better |
| Rainfall | 115 mmbetter | 159 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Davao City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In January, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 213 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in January49February29° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In February, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 159 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in February45March30° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In March, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in March43April30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In April, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in April42May30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In May, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 167 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in May42June29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 187 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in June43July29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In July, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in July44August29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In August, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 142 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in August42September30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In September, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in September41October30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In October, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 115 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in October42November29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In November, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 121 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
Davao City in November44December29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In December, Davao City is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 151 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Davao City.
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Davao City vs. General Santos
In October the holiday weather in Davao City and General Santos is about equally good (score 41 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in General Santos as in Davao City. The sea in General Santos is 1 °C cooler. General Santos gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Davao City | General Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 41 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 25 |
| Best time | Aug, Dec – Mar | Jan – Mar, Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Philippines in October: the best places
In October, Davao City ranks 14 of 14 destinations in this country.
- Coron28°29°69
- 2Boracay28°29°67
- 3El Nido28°29°66
- 4Baguio23°56
- 5Cagayan de Oro28°30°51
- 6Zamboanga29°29°49
- 7Cebu29°30°47
- 8Quezon City29°46
- 14Davao CityThis page30°30°41
Planning a trip to Davao City
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Davao City in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Davao City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 46) and its weakest during October half-term (score 41).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 40 min
- Distance
- 11,730 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Davao City
When is the best time to visit Davao City?
The best time to visit Davao City is in August and from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Davao City?
The sea temperature in Davao City ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 29.5 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Davao City in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Davao City?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Davao City?
The wettest month is January with 213 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 102 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Davao City get?
Davao City gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.2 hours a day; in January there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Davao City in?
Davao City uses the time zone Asia/Manila, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Davao City?
A nonstop flight from London to Davao City takes about 14 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,730 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Davao City?
Davao City has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 46) and its weakest during October half-term (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 42, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 46.
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